Optimizing the texture and retrogradation properties of Niangao (Rice Cake) made with naturally fermented rice flour

Abstract Niangao is prepared from polished round-grained or waxy rice flour and it is a popular and traditional steamed rice cake in China, but its preparation is different. In this study, Niangao was produced with naturally fermented rice flour and the effects of fermentation on physical properties...

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Autores: FENG,Nianjie, TANG,Shimiao, ZHOU,Mengzhou, LV,Zhejuan, CHEN,Yuanyuan, LI,Panheng, WU,Qian
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2019
País:Brasil
Institución:Sociedade Brasileira de Ciência e Tecnologia de Alimentos (SBCTA)
Repositorio:Food Science and Technology (Campinas)
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:scielo:S0101-20612019000400810
Acceso en línea:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0101-20612019000400810
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:fermentation
Niangao (rice cake)
retrogradation
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Sumario:Abstract Niangao is prepared from polished round-grained or waxy rice flour and it is a popular and traditional steamed rice cake in China, but its preparation is different. In this study, Niangao was produced with naturally fermented rice flour and the effects of fermentation on physical properties and rheological characteristics were investigated. The results suggest that the water-holding capacity, texture, and color of the samples were significantly improved after natural fermentation, while amylose content was decreased. Additionally, fermentation had a marked effect on retarding the retrogradation of Niangao because fermented Niangao exhibited lower degree of retrogradation compared with the control. Control means Niangao which was produced by unfermented rice flour. Fermented Niangao was harder to be digested than the control was.